D-8-4 Visa (Technology Startup Visa) Technology Startup Visa

1. What is a D-8-4 visa (Technology Startup Visa Corporate Business Visa)?

Technology Startup Visas are granted to foreigners who meet the following conditions:
In the case of domestic universities, the applicant must have obtained an associate's degree or higher, a bachelor's degree or higher from abroad, or be recommended by a relevant central administrative agency.
You must possess intellectual property rights or equivalent technical skills.
In addition to these, there may be additional conditions, such as having a startup item selected for a government-supported project, establishing a corporation in Korea, and completing business registration.

2. I received my bachelor's degree in Korea. Can you tell me about the procedure for obtaining a D-8-4 visa?

The requirements for obtaining a technology startup visa are summarized as follows:
● Degree Requirements: Must have a bachelor's degree or higher.
● Oasis Program: You must participate in the Oasis Program operated by the Global Entrepreneurship Immigration Center and obtain at least 80 points.
● Incorporation: You must establish a corporation within the Republic of Korea and complete business registration.
You must meet these three conditions to apply for a technology startup visa.

3. It takes a considerable amount of time to prepare for the D-8-4 visa. What visas are available for preparation?

Startup Preparation Visa (D-10-2)
The Startup Preparation Visa is a visa for prospective entrepreneurs preparing to start a technology business. A certificate of completion of at least one Oasis course is required, and the residence qualification can be changed or extended based on the business preparation performance for 4 sessions of 6 months each (up to 2 years).

4. What documents are required?

If you want to start a technology startup in Korea, you can apply for a technology startup visa (D-8-4) through the startup preparation visa. D-10-2, D-8-4 VISA can only be applied for by OASIS participants, and is issued for one year initially, and can be extended annually while conducting business.
- Application form (Form No. 34 attached)

- Passport - 1 standard size photo

- Alien registration card

- Copy of degree certificate or letter of recommendation - Proof of score system item OASIS Certificate (80+ points)

- Certificate of complete corporate registration information

- Copy of business registration certificate

- Proof of residence document

- Office Lease Agreement

- Documents proving intellectual property rights

- Proof of residence expenses

5. What kind of training is there?

Education GuideOasis Curriculum
• OASIS-1: Basic education on intellectual property rights (15 points) ▲
• OASIS-2: Advanced training in intellectual property rights (25 Points) ▲
• OASIS-3: Intellectual Property Rights Application Support ▲
• OASIS-4: Entrepreneurship Education (25 points) ▲
• OASIS-5: Startup Coaching and Mentoring (15 Points) ▲
• OASIS-6: Invention and Startup Competition (25 Points) ▲
• OASIS-7: Startup Incubation Graduation (Startup Space Provided) (15 Points) ▲
• OASIS-8: Support for incorporation (15 Points) ▲
• OASIS-9: Support for commercialization of startup items (25 Points)